Election FAQs

What is the Municipal Government in charge of?

The municipal government handles many services and responsibilities, including:

  • Education

  • Hospitals and Health Care

  • Natural Resources

  • Property and Civil Rights

  • Provincial/Territorial Law and Courts

  • Provincial/Territorial Parks

  • Provincial/Territorial Road Maintenance

  • Provincial Taxes

  • Social Services: Support for families, children, and the elderly

  • Official Languages

Who is allowed to vote?

To vote in the New Brunswick municipal election, you must:

  • Be a Canadian citizen

  • Be 18 years old or older on Election Day

  • Have lived in New Brunswick for at least 40 days

How do I know what ward I’m in?

There are 4 wards in Saint John:

You can find which one you belong

  • Checking your voter information card (to be mailed in the fall)

How do I make sure my information is correct to vote?

Keep your voter registration up to date:

  • Contact Elections New Brunswick at 1-888-858-8683

  • Have at least one document with your name, current address & signature

    • a driver’s licence can work for all three!

    • You can also use a lease agreement, a current utility bill, or other documents with the above information

    • or a friend on the voters list who will take an oath to vouch for you.

The most important thing is to Vote! Reach out if you have any questions!